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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 465.51, 698.48 and 140.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 465.51, 698.48 and 140.91 is: 211.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    465.51 : 698.48 = 140.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    465.51/698.48 = 140.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    465.51x = 698.48 × 140.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    465.51x = 98,422.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,422.11/465.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.43

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